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ASUS

ASUS PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-CXCF-GW90H MPN PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with 16+2+1+2 power stages, dual Thunderbolt 5, 10 and 2.5 Gb LAN, WiFi 7, five M.2 slots and DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 /

Model PROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 16+2+1+2 teamed power stages with ProCool II connectors
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 and Thunderbolt 4 ports for 80 Gbps bandwidth
  • 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus WiFi 7 for fast networking
  • Five M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4

ProArt Z890 for Intel Core Ultra Series 2

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z890 chipset and an LGA 1851 socket to support Intel Core Ultra processors from the Series 2 lineup. It is built for creators and professionals who need high core counts and AI-accelerated workloads. The 16+2+1+2 teamed power stage design delivers stable current for sustained multi-threaded performance.

PCIe 5.0 and Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth limits

The board provides two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU, running at x16 or x8/x8, and one chipset PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4. Five M.2 sockets include one PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4. Dual Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports add 80 Gbps external bandwidth, while 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet plus WiFi 7 handle network traffic.

192 GB DDR5 ceiling decides fit

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support a maximum of 192 GB in dual-channel mode with XMP 3.0 profiles up to 8600 MT/s. Non-ECC unbuffered and CUDIMM modules are supported. If the workload requires 256 GB or registered ECC memory, this board will not meet the requirement.

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Price $392.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePROART Z890-CREATOR WIFI
Part number90MB1JD0-M0AAY0
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P
Sound channelsRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wi-Fi standard2 × 2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 89 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 support(22H2 & later)
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 192 GB or 256 GB memory ceiling for my build?

The board has four DDR5 slots and officially supports up to 192 GB with standard DIMMs; the 256 GB figure applies only when using 64 GB modules that may require specific validation.

What does the 8600 MT/s DDR5 rating deliver inside a real system?

8600 MT/s is an overclocked XMP 3.0 profile; actual speed depends on the CPU memory controller, cooling and the specific kit, so many builds run lower without manual tuning.

How fast is the Thunderbolt 5 port for external storage?

Thunderbolt 5 on this board uses a USB Type‑C connector and is limited by the controller and cable; real‑world throughput will be below the theoretical maximum.

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